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21 February 2025
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 23y
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Bumper and Flat winner, shaped nicely on hurdles bow here last month, big claims
1111-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/12 | Maughreen (9¾L) | 9/4 | - | 106 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 16.5f Fm | 8-7 | 7/7 | Limited Liability (41L) | 101/20 | - | 62 | |
| 15 Aug 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Gd/Y | Md | 10-9 | 1/11 | Winter Fog (2½L) | 5/4F | - | 87 |
| 21 May 24 | Cor Cork | 12f Y | MdF | 10-2 | 4/7 | Sixandahalf (9L) | 6/5F | - | 74 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG3M | 11-11 | 1/14 | Mozzies Sister (½L) | 4/1 | - | 123 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NHFLM | 11-11 | 1/7 | Magic McColgan (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 122 |
Stoutly bred Arctic Cosmos gelding, probably best watched on debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Beaten over 90l in both starts over hurdles, makes no appeal
09
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 9/14 | Bowensonfire (97L) | 150/1 | - | 22 |
| 11 May 24 | Cor Cork | 17.5f Gd | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 17/17 | Palamon (94L) | 33/1 | - | 21 |
Promise in points and in first start under Rules, place chance if jumps better than latest
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 4/11 | Pure Steel (14½L) | 16/1 | - | 108 |
Off since good run in a point in April, tongue tied for hurdles debut, check market
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Guiliani gelding, related to four winners, probably best watched on debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: -
Point winner, no impact in a bumper on stable debut, Townend prefers stablemate
8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | NHF | 11-9 | 8/9 | Karate Kid (31L) | 9/2 | - | 74 |
Didn't jump that well on debut at Fairyhouse, needs a lot more to make an impact here
7
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 7/20 | Kawaboomga (53L) | 80/1 | - | 81 |
Promise in two of three starts including on hurdles bow latest after a break, may improve
57-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-8 | 3/8 | Downmexicoway (35L) | 8/1 | - | 82 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-5 | 7/8 | Sommesky (16L) | 16/5 | - | 97 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 5/12 | Goldinthemountains (13L) | 33/1 | - | 108 |
Looked in need of further on hurdles bow (19.5f), interesting with owner up for first time
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 8/18 | Shuffle The Deck (26L) | 20/1 | - | 101 |
Huge odds and no impact in three maiden hurdles at a variety of trips, one for handicaps
05P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | PU/11 | Argento Boy () | 250/1 | - | - |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-0 | 5/10 | Plontier (28L) | 80/1 | - | 80 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-7 | 10/15 | Drumgill (28L) | 100/1 | - | 78 |
Modest form in points and first two maiden hurdles, needs more to make an impact here
96
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 6/11 | Final Demand (69L) | 150/1 | - | 53 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 9/18 | Karafon (33L) | 66/1 | - | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Good form in sole bumper in April 2023, absent since but Townend rides, check market
2/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 687
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 23 | Clo Clonmel | 16.5f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 2/11 | Shannon Royale (2½L) | EvensF | - | 123 |
Verdict
It is hard to look past FAMILIAR DREAMS. She didn't jump well when third here on her hurdles bow but she should improve plenty for that
Familiar Dreams
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Familiar Dreams,
3/1 Toad Hall,
6/1 Game On,
15/2 Leaky Cauldron,
10/1 Pookie Holler,
11/1 Cappa Hill,
16/1 Our Soldier,
20/1 Westandtogether,
25/1 Great Attitude,
28/1 The Mail Train,
33/1 Any Chance,
Milanova,
Sir Carnegie,
100/1 Bitofajokelike
Relevant Tips
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